×
Dick Durbin at a press conference in his home's backyard in Springfield on April 24, 2025, one day after he announced he would not seek reelection.
Local
2 days ago
Senate committee defeats Durbin’s $200M farm bill amendment aimed at rural healthcare

The amendment would have provided rural hospitals with $8 million in federal grants. Overall, the grants would have totaled $200 million a year.

Springfield Police Department shield
Local
1 day ago
Springfield Police officer arrested for DUI in Chatham stripped of rank, suspended

Police also launch new portion of transparency portal.

Braxton Williamson
Local
1 day ago
UPDATE: Man denied pre-trial release in case of infant death in Christian County

The judge said Williamson is a “clear and present danger,” according to court records.

Hayes Johnson sits on his mother's lap in this photo.
Local
3 days ago
Pray for Hayes live in Chatham this weekend

Pray for Hayes is a big music festival taking place in Chatham this weekend

Local
9 hours ago
Two Springfield Police officers disciplined following January shooting incident

Small suspensions were served by the officers, according to the report.

Illinois State Fair
Local
1 day ago
Physical and security improvements at the Illinois State Fair

Building improvements, demolitions, and security have been among the upgrades.

The "Golden Abe" Award at the Illinois State Fair.
Local
16 hours ago
From a Route 66 milkshake, to a jalapeno lemonade: Food, glorious food, at the Illinois State Fair

Visitors have the chance to name a “Golden Abe Award” in the People’s Choice category.

Crews dig up the back yard of an undisclosed home in Auburn in the investigation of Brenda Bottoms, reported missing in 1987.
Local
2 days ago
Back yard of Auburn home dug up in case of woman missing since 1987

It’s the latest move in the re-investigation of the case.

police lights
IL State News
1 day ago
More than 50 bodies found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral home

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Friday that Johanna and Clark Morgan previously ran a crematory in Chicago Heights, south of Chicago, which had its license revoked last year after authorities discovered improperly stored bodies and hundreds of cremated remains that had never been returned to their families.

2024 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Avenue
Illinois State Fair Guide
3 days ago
Know before you go to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

The following measures have been put in place to protect all fairgoers.